Why 4,026 England fans went to Malta (Clue: It wasn’t for the jeopardy)
“It’s mid-afternoon in Malta, the sun is shining, a cooling breeze wafts from the coast and nothing, in particular, is happening. At a hotel in the northern part of the mainland, the mood is calm and peaceful. Then a faint noise catches the ear. It’s a low hum at first, but as it grows, it sounds like singing, which is odd, as this particular hotel has been almost empty for the previous 24 hours. The singing gets louder and louder… and leerier. It comes into focus. It’s being carried over the waves. It’s unmistakable now. Yes, it’s the sound of drunk Englishmen. …”
The Athletic (Video)